James 'Jim' Munro

1935-2019

It is with sincere sadness we announce
the passing of James Herbert Munro, "Jim", on August 10th at
the Jordan Lifecare Centre, Riverglade NB, after a long journey with
Alzheimer’s.

Early in his career in finance Jim
worked in Halifax, Middleton, and Dartmouth, NS.
It was in Dartmouth that he met Carol and they began a life together,
celebrating 61 years happily married on August 9th. From
Dartmouth Jim accepted a position with Traders Finance that
took him and Carol to St. John’s, NL, which was a long way
from home for this young couple. While there, Jim
switched institutions and began working for the Bank of Nova
Scotia. Over his 25 years with Scotiabank he
served several branches including, Moncton, Saint John, and finally
Petitcodiac, NB. Jim, Carol, and their 3 teenagers
had become active in the community and so in 1977 Jim left the
bank to remain in Petitcodiac, and with Carol’s
help launched Munro’s Insurance as a family business where
they worked until their retirement almost 20 years
later.

Jim cared deeply about
community and was committed to contributing toward its sustainability.
He was instrumental in supporting the building of the Petitcodiac
Arena, Petitcodiac Medical Centre, Kodiac Place Seniors apartments,
and initiatives for Downtown Revitalization and served in several
roles on their boards and committees once
established. Elected as a Village
councillor, he held clear ideas and worked hard on projects for the
long term health, safety, and vitality of the
village. Additionally Jim volunteered with the
Minor Hockey League, St. John Ambulance, the Westmorland County Fair,
and was regularly called upon to "Emcee" community
events.

Beyond the municipal affairs, Jim truly
enjoyed the challenges of provincial politics and was an active member
of the Conservative Party of NB, and over the years worked
on campaign teams for several MLA’s and was treasurer for
the Party for a term. He was also a devoted member of the
Stephen’s Masonic Lodge No. 37, and St. James United
Church.

Family and close friends will smile to
recall the laughter and fun over projects, card games, parties,
campfires, and fishing at the cottage that Jim and Carol built in
Portage Vale, where Jim dearly loved spending summers and
weekends. After retirement, they took their fun on the road
eventually settling their trailer in a park in Shediac, where they
discovered another fun-loving community. Jim loved to fish and enjoyed
a number of special fly-fishing trips with good friends, but perhaps
his favourite of all were his trips to the rustic fishing camp he
shared with his brothers and their families at Chisholm’s
Lake, in Guysborough County, NS.

Jim is survived by, his beloved wife, Carol
(Miller) and children Laura (Norman) Hunter, Sackville, NB, Sandra
(Doug) Kelly, Petitcodiac, NB, and Bruce Munro, Anagance,
NB. He will be missed by grandchildren: Ben &
Natasha (Martin) Hunter, and their children Zachary and Avery; Hannah
Hunter; Jarvis Kelly (Kendra MacDougall); and Jacey Kelly (Chad
Gale). Born in New Glasgow, NS in Jan 1935, he was the son
of Mary (Oliver) and Henry Munro. Jim will be fondly
remembered by his sister, Matilda (Munro) McQuinn and his many
cherished nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Besides his parents,
he was predeceased by brothers Robert, Harry, Lloyd, Donald, Theodore,
and Charles.

The family would like to extend deep
gratitude to the staff at the Jordan LifeCare Centre, for all the ways
they have supported Jim and his family through his final days, with
respect, care, and love.

Arrangements have been entrusted to
Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Route 106 (372-4800) where visiting will
be Wednesday, August 14 from 7 to 9 pm and from where the funeral will
be held on Thursday, August 15 at 1 pm with Rev. Stephen Brown
officiating. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery.

In the same spirit of giving that marked
his life, Jim will continue to give to others by donating brain tissue
to the Maritime Brain Tissue Bank for scientific research on
Alzheimer’s. Memorial donations can be
made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Friends of the Jordan
LifeCare Centre, or a charity of choice.

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Service Date

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Service Time

1 pm

Service Location

Salisbury Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation

August 14, 2019

Visitation Time

7 - 9 pm

Visitation Location

Salisbury Funeral Home

Burial Location

Maplewood Cemetery

Requested Charity

Alzheimer’s Society, Friends of the Jordan LifeCare Centre, or a charity of choice